Virtual world leads to two different branches, virtual reality and the other one towards augmented reality. While Sony, Oculus, HTC and Samsung have agreed on the path of virtual reality, Microsoft seems to have taken a different path, the Augmented Reality.
The company is developing an augmented reality device called HoloLens. This could be the PC of the future. Associated with HoloLens, Microsoft has just shared a lot of information about this device.
First, Microsoft revealed that HoloLens has a battery life of up to 5.5 hours. The battery can be discharged more quickly up to 2.5 hours if use is heavier. In addition, Microsoft also revealed that the HoloLens connect to other devices using wireless connections Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so there are no wires at all. This is the most affect battery life HoloLens.
Other information related to the field of view. Microsoft makes HoloLens has a field of view that is similar to the 15-inch monitor viewed from a distance of 2 feet. The field of view can be expanded due to lower component costs, but for now applied 15 inches to save costs and also the battery.
HoloLens can also run Windows 10 applications, but to maximize developers are asked to create 3D applications. With applications that already support 3D, the visuals presented by HoloLens can be maximized. Through the internet, we can share views with others even though located in other parts of the world.
The consumer version of HoloLens still far from its release date, but HoloLens developer version will soon be purchased during the quarter at USD 3,000.
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